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    Green Fig Salad (Green Banana Salad) (Vegan)

    Last Updated January 31, 2023. Published June 11, 2022 By Charla 10 Comments

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    A st Lucian inspired salad made from boiled green figs (green bananas) mixed together with vegetables and homemade vegan mayonnaise. The perfect Caribbean side dish that is dairy free and vegan friendly.

    salad in a clear bowl with spoons and a drink

    Green banana aka green figs are in abundance in the Caribbean. They play a crucial role in a number of recipes including salad.

    Not many people are even aware that these cooking bananas can make a pretty amazing salad, almost to the point of rivalling potato salad.

    I'm going to show you how to brighten up your Sunday dinner with some vegan style green fig salad.

    Health benefits

    Unripen bananas, they are loaded with resistant starch which studies have proven to control blood sugar levels and suppress hunger.

    Aside from controlling glucose levels, green bananas contain plenty of starch, fibre and potassium, all of which are beneficial for regulating the bodies bowel movements.

    Not only are you consuming something which is tasty, it is equally as good for your body and wholesome.

    From a health perspective, this is something that you might want to look into further as to incorporating it into your lifestyle.

    close up of the salad

    A vegan salad

    Another good thing about this salad is how minimalistic it is to put together, as well as how incredibly healthy all of the ingredients are.

    Keep in mind that my recipe is a rendition of a St Lucian Sunday salad, no codfish was used as this is a vegan version.

    Additional herbs and spices (thyme, parsley, celery seed and mustard powder) were added in place of the saltfish to make it just as tasty.

    I did try mixing it up with some jackfruit in place of saltfish, but overall didn't like the taste so decided to completely omit it.

    Instead you will find an assortment of veggies - sweet red peppers, peas, carrots, onions and scallion.

    Mixed with the homemade vegan mayo and this one is guaranteed to make a regular appearance along with your traditional Sunday dinner.

    The steps

    steps 1-6 Boiling the green banana
    • Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil (about ¾ full).
    • Score the top and end of the fig (don't completely cut off these parts) then slice the skin lengthways and repeat with the other bananas.
    • Carefully add the figs to the saucepan and leave to boil until they are soft and tender (this should take about 15 minutes or so).
    steps 7-10 chopping up the figs and adding ingredients
    • While the figs are boiling, add the mixed vegetable to a medium sized saucepan with water and parboil for a few minutes then drain off the water and set aside.
    • Once the figs have cooked, drain off the water and allow to cool.
    • Once cool, remove the skin and discard.
    • Cut the fig into small pieces in a large bowl.
    • steps 11-14 mixing the mayo in with the green figs
    • Combine with the carrots, peas, bell pepper, onion, scallion, mustard powder, celery seed, parley and thyme.
    • Add the vegan mayo to your desire, I used about ½ cup.
    • Then add black pepper and pink salt to taste.

    Notes and tips

    • If you are new to cooking green banana/figs, don't worry as this post on How to Boil Green Banana with Ease will help you.
    • You can use green plantain in place of green fig/banana if you can't get hold of any, as they are quite large you will only need roughly 3-4.
    • It is cheaper and more convinient to use frozen mixed vegetables instead of buying each one individually.
    • This is the recipe that I use to make Vegan Mayonnaise.
    • Frozen vegetables don't need to be defrosted because they are being parboiled until they are tender.
    • Feel free to add any additional herbs, spices or vegetables to your salad.
    • Keep the salad refrigrated at all times.
    • Any leftovers should be consumed within 2-3 days.

    More salad and sides recipes to try

    • Vegan Bean Salad
    • Potato Salad
    • Jamaican Coleslaw
    • Jamaican Roasted Ackee Salad
    • Vegan Caribbean Salad
    • Zucchini Avocado Salad
    • Black Bean and Corn Salad

    Some drinks to serve with your salad

    • Ginger Beer
    • Mauby Drink
    • Peanut Punch
    • Aloe Vera Juice
    • Beetroot Punch
    • Iced Cerasee Tea

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    salad in a clear bowl

    Green Fig Salad (Green Banana Salad) (Vegan)

    A st Lucian inspired salad made from boiled green figs (green bananas) mixed together with vegetables and homemade vegan mayonnaise. The perfect Caribbean side dish that is dairy free and vegan friendly.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: Lunch, Salad
    Cuisine: Caribbean
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 249kcal
    Author: Charla

    Ingredients

    • 5-6 green figs washed
    • 1-2 sweet red peppers chopped
    • 1 cup of frozen mixed vegetables (182g)(carrots and peas)
    • ½ small onion sliced thinly
    • 2 scallion sliced
    • 1 teaspoon of mustard powder (2g)
    • ½ tbsp. of thyme (3.5g)
    • ½ tablespoon of parsley (2g)
    • 1 teaspoon of celery seed (2g)
    • ½ cup of vegan mayonnaise (112g)
    • black pepper and pink salt to taste

    Instructions

    • Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil (about ¾ full).
    • Score the top and end of the fig (don't completely cut off these parts) then slice the skin lengthways and repeat with the other bananas.
    • Carefully add the figs to the saucepan and leave to boil until they are soft and tender (this should take about 15 minutes or so).
    • While the figs are boiling, add the mixed vegetable to a medium sized saucepan with water and parboil for a few minutes then drain off the water and set aside.
    • Once the figs have cooked, drain off the water and allow to cool.
    • Once cool, remove the skin and discard.
    • Cut the fig into small pieces in a large bowl.
    • Combine with the carrots, peas, bell pepper, onion, scallion, mustard powder, celery seed, parley and thyme.
    • Add the vegan mayo to your desire, I used about ½ cup.
    • Then add black pepper and pink salt to taste.

    Notes

    • If you are new to cooking green banana/figs, don't worry as this post on How to Boil Green Banana with Ease will help you.
    • You can use green plantain in place of green fig/banana if you can't get hold of any, as they are quite large you will only need roughly 3-4.
    • It is cheaper and more convinient to use frozen mixed vegetables instead of buying each one individually.
    • This is the recipe that I use to make Vegan Mayonnaise.
    • Frozen vegetables don't need to be defrosted because they are being parboiled until they are tender.
    • Feel free to add any additional herbs, spices or vegetables to your salad.
    • Keep the salad refrigrated at all times.
    • Any leftovers should be consumed within 2-3 days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 165mg | Potassium: 266mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1193IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 3mg
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    Comments

    1. farah

      June 20, 2022 at 3:52 pm

      5 stars
      So interesting! Love the sound of this exotic salad. Great way to up my salad game!

      Reply
      • Charla

        June 20, 2022 at 6:35 pm

        It sure is and thank you!

        Reply
    2. Sharon Chen

      June 13, 2022 at 7:13 pm

      5 stars
      Love this recipe! It's different from the usual potato or macaroni salad, will definitely put this in the side dish line up for next week's meals~

      Reply
      • Charla

        June 13, 2022 at 7:20 pm

        Thank you so much and glad to hear that you will be giving it a try!

        Reply
    3. kushigalu

      June 13, 2022 at 8:27 am

      5 stars
      I have never tried green fig salad before. Sounds interesting and delicious. Thanks for sharing

      Reply
      • Charla

        June 13, 2022 at 8:58 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
    4. Ieva

      June 13, 2022 at 7:43 am

      5 stars
      The perfect alternative to potato salad! This recipe took us right back on holiday to St Lucia! 🙂

      Reply
      • Charla

        June 13, 2022 at 8:58 am

        Yay! Yes it is, definitely a great alternative to potato salad.

        Reply
    5. Anjali

      June 13, 2022 at 6:52 am

      5 stars
      This salad is so fun and flavorful - it's perfect for these warmer summer months! I'm adding this to our 4th of July BBQ menu - I know my family and friends would love it!

      Reply
      • Charla

        June 13, 2022 at 6:55 am

        Yay! I'm so glad to hear that Anjali.

        Reply

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